William Bayley to mother, May 9, 1779
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William Bayley, a soldier in the Continental Army, wrote to his mother, Jean Bayley of Falmouth, a widow, that he was staying in a private home near Philips Borough and was not sure when he would join his regiment again. He expressed concern for her financial condition.
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- Title: William Bayley to mother, May 9, 1779
- Creator: Bayley, William
- Creation Date: 1779-05-09
- Subject Date: 1779-05-09
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 64, Box 2, Fl. 5
- Collection: Hawes, Andrew Papers
- Object Type: Text
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Maine Historical Society
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LC Subject Headings
Letters
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives
Manuscripts
Bayley, William--Correspondence
Mothers
Sons
Bayley, Jean--Correspondence
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